HP RP3 3100 manual 1Removing the Computer Access Panel

Removing the Computer Access Panel

To access internal components, you must remove the access panel:

1.Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2.Remove all removable media, such as USB flash drives, from the computer.

3.Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4.Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5.Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear of the computer (1), slide the access panel toward the rear of the computer, then lift it off (2).

Figure 2-1Removing the Computer Access Panel

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